Sophie B.
Canterbury
I take one household at a time for focused care
Pet care experience
I have volunteered as a dog walker for The Cinnamon Trust since 2017 and have been dogsitting since 2018. I am fully insured. I am canine first aid trained, having completed a course provided by Pet Owners First Aid, and am currently studying for a certificate in animal psychology and behaviourism with 1Training. I have experience caring for dogs of a wide variety of breeds, ages, sizes, and needs. People often comment on the ease with which I bond with dogs and earn their trust.
Reviews
Monty was so well looked after by Sophie. We were confident to leave him and she kept us updated on his antics. Will definitely use Sophie again!
Sophie did a fantastic job looking after Max for us. He was with her for 17 days and thoroughly spoilt. He settled in quickly and Sophie was able to keep to his routines. He made lots of new friends on his daily walks and I am very happy to recommend her to other owners.
Great communication. Happy dog!
Great service kept me up to date very happy doggy
About Sophie B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a ground floor flat with my partner. There are no stairs which makes it especially suitable for older dogs or those who struggle with stairs for other reasons. It's a quiet, calm household and we have no children or pets of our own. I don't have a garden, but there is shared outdoor grassy space for toilet breaks, and I am a five minute walk from a large park. Depending on individual behaviour/requirements and your own rules, I'm happy to allow the dogs I look after in all rooms and on furniture. My priority is that they are relaxed and comfortable. I have space for a crate in my kitchen so can easily crate your dog if needed. I have a camera set up so I can check on your dog if I need to leave the house during their stay.
Home
Information Sophie B. would like to know about your pet
Useful things for me to know are whether your dog is good with people and other dogs, how often they need toilet breaks, how often they need to be walked and for how long, and whether they can be left alone and for how long. I'm happy to cater for individual needs - the more I know about your dog the better.
A typical day
I like to take dogs to a park local to me, it's a wide open space where there are usually other dogs to say hello to - but big enough to avoid them if your dog is nervous. If your dog likes to socialise, I'm happy to take them with me wherever I go (I know some dogs love pubs and cafes) but am also fine curling up with them on the sofa. I'm always up for a game of fetch or a tug of war.
Services
Sophie can host
Sophie can watch in your home
Availability
I work full-time for a local charity, but my working arrangements are flexible and I split my time between working at home and in the office. This enables me to arrange my schedule around looking after your dog.
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About Sophie B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a ground floor flat with my partner. There are no stairs which makes it especially suitable for older dogs or those who struggle with stairs for other reasons. It's a quiet, calm household and we have no children or pets of our own. I don't have a garden, but there is shared outdoor grassy space for toilet breaks, and I am a five minute walk from a large park. Depending on individual behaviour/requirements and your own rules, I'm happy to allow the dogs I look after in all rooms and on furniture. My priority is that they are relaxed and comfortable. I have space for a crate in my kitchen so can easily crate your dog if needed. I have a camera set up so I can check on your dog if I need to leave the house during their stay.
Home
Information Sophie B. would like to know about your pet
Useful things for me to know are whether your dog is good with people and other dogs, how often they need toilet breaks, how often they need to be walked and for how long, and whether they can be left alone and for how long. I'm happy to cater for individual needs - the more I know about your dog the better.
A typical day
I like to take dogs to a park local to me, it's a wide open space where there are usually other dogs to say hello to - but big enough to avoid them if your dog is nervous. If your dog likes to socialise, I'm happy to take them with me wherever I go (I know some dogs love pubs and cafes) but am also fine curling up with them on the sofa. I'm always up for a game of fetch or a tug of war.
Location
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Sophie B.
Canterbury